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Saudi national OpenAI employee arrested after sophisticated recording device planted in office

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Saudi national OpenAI employee arrested after sophisticated recording device planted in office

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The Tuesday incident comes as the ChatGPT-maker, along with competitors, faces heightened scrutiny over its safety practices.

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